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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.49, 23,716.41 and 4,718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.49, 23,716.41 and 4,718.27 is: 7,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.49 : 23,716.41 = 4,718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.49/23,716.41 = 4,718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.49x = 23,716.41 × 4,718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.49x = 111,900,307.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,900,307.23/15,811.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.15

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